IMD forecasts rainfall in southern districts
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: Light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are likely at isolated places in six districts of Odisha over the next 24 hours, while night temperatures across the state are expected to fall by 2-4 degrees Celsius over the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its midday bulletin on Saturday.
The districts likely to receive rainfall are Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal. Dry weather is expected in the remaining districts. The weather office has not issued any warning for the state or fishermen along the Odisha coast between November 7 and 11.
According to the extended forecast, dry weather will prevail across Odisha on November 8 and 9. Isolated rainfall is likely in Baleshwar, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj on November 10. On November 11, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj may receive rain, while Baleshwar and Mayurbhanj are likely to witness showers on November 12. Dry weather is forecast for November 13.
The IMD reported dense fog at isolated places in Sundargarh on Saturday morning. Udaigiri in Gajapati recorded the highest rainfall of 2 cm, while Krishnaprasad in Puri and Gumma in Gajapati received 1 cm each.
Paralakhemundi and Khordha recorded the highest maximum temperature of 33°C, while Jharsuguda registered the lowest minimum temperature of 16.8°C in the plains.
For Bhubaneswar, partly cloudy skies are forecast, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 31°C and 21°C, respectively.
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